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What's Driving This Moment In Indiana: Protest Organizers Discuss Demands For Change
NEWS COVERAGE
June 30, 2020
IPS Shelved Police Force Review 4 Years Ago, Now Considers New Analysis
Indianapolis Public Schools leaders announced a review of its police force in 2016, a process intended to improve accountability and data tracking, but it was never completed.
June 29, 2020
Women Sue 4 Indianapolis Officers, Claiming Excessive Force
Two women have filed an excessive force lawsuit against four Indianapolis police officers after video was released of officers using batons and pepper balls to subdue the women at a protest last month over the death of George Floyd.
June 29, 2020
Black Candidates Push Race Debate Into GOP-Held Districts
The reenergized movement against racial inequality has amplified the voices of Black candidates, in some cases pushing the political debate over race into Republican-leaning areas.
June 29, 2020
Indiana School Police Are Twice As Likely To Arrest Black Students Than White Students
A Chalkbeat analysis of state data shows that school police are 2.5 times as likely to arrest Black Indiana students than white students.
June 24, 2020
Purdue Expels Student For Racist Statements On Social Media
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels has expelled an undergraduate student for "racist and despicable" statements he made on social media.
June 22, 2020
Systemic Racism Leads To Mistrust Of Doctors
Systemic racism has a big impact on the health of black Americans. They are more likely to have health conditions like diabetes or hypertension- and more likely to die from them. Racism in medicine takes many forms, and one is a foundation of mistrust and misunderstanding.
June 18, 2020
Among Demands For Police Reform There Are Calls For Changes To Police Unions
The subject of police reform is top of mind nationally. One piece of the puzzle that is garnering attention is the power of police unions.
June 18, 2020
ACLU Of Indiana, Indy10 Sue City Of Indianapolis For Use Of Tear Gas, Other Weapons
The ACLU of Indiana and Indy10 Black Lives Matter filed a lawsuit Thursday against the City of Indianapolis for the use of chemical agents and projectiles on protesters.
June 17, 2020
Hoosier Workers, Unions Rally For Racial And Economic Justice
Almost 100 workers in Indiana drove laps around the Statehouse as part of a national Workers First Caravan for Racial and Economic Justice. Its sponsored by labor unions across the state and led by the AFL-CIO.
June 17, 2020
Boarded Up Windows Being Transformed Into Works Of Art
Artist Rebecca Robinson works in a number of mediums and materials but had never created a mural the size of the one she created on the Meridian Street side of Union Station. WFYIs Jill Ditmire spoke with her about the design and meaning of the mural.
June 16, 2020
Family And Friends Of Eric Logan Gather To Call For Justice One Year After His Death
Tuesday marked the one year anniversary of the shooting death of Eric Logan by a white South Bend police officer. Some of Logans family and close friends held a memorial service Tuesday night and marched to demand justice.
June 16, 2020
Family Of Dreasjon Reed Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The family of Dreasjon Reed, who was shot and killed by an Indianapolis police officer last month, has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit.
June 16, 2020
Eric Logan's Mother Remembers Her Son One Year After He Was Fatally Shot
One year ago, Eric Logan, a black man from South Bend, was shot and killed by a white city police officer who didn't activate his body camera. The community is still dealing with the aftermath of the fatal shooting and is finding ways to remember Logan on the anniversary of his death.
June 15, 2020
Indiana Chief: Courts Must Correct 'Entrenched Disparities'
Amid protests for George Floyd, Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush is calling for action to improve implicit bias and racial disparity in court systems.
June 15, 2020
Lilly Pledges $25M, 25,000 Volunteer Hours Against Injustice
Lilly Foundation's financial commitment over five years is aimed at finding solutions to racial inequity and social injustice primarily in Indianapolis, its surrounding counties and nationally.
June 15, 2020
Indianapolis Announces Community-Led Public Safety Reform Measures
Community-led public safety reform measures were announced by Indianapolis leaders Monday.
June 14, 2020
Former WNBA, NBA Players Join Demonstration, Voter Registration March
Two former Indiana Pacers and Fever players and Butler Universitys head basketball coach are joining a demonstration Sunday to encourage voter registration and protest police brutality.
June 13, 2020
Systemic Racism Is Cradle To Grave Health Issue For Black Americans
Systemic racism has a huge impact on the health of African-Americans in the U.S. It's literally a problem from cradle to grave, affecting everything from infant mortality to life expectancy. And now, COVID-19 is taking a disproportionate toll on the community.
June 13, 2020
Saturday Protests Remember Dreasjon Reed, Call For Police Reform And Racial Justice
Protests for police reform and racial justice continue for the third consecutive weekend in Indianapolis.
June 12, 2020
Driver Of Minivan Charged With Criminal Recklessness Following Incident With Protesters
The driver of a minivan struck several people protesting on Monument Circle in Indianapolis Monday night.
June 12, 2020
Small Group Gathers Downtown For Friday Evening Demonstration
Despite the lack of an officially organized event, around two dozen people sit at Monument Circle Friday evening.
June 11, 2020
Prosecutor Asks State Police To Investigate Indy Shooting
Madison County Deputy Prosecutor Rosemary Khoury says it is best that an independent agency look into the fatal shooting of Dreasjon Reed by and Indianapolis police officer.
June 11, 2020
Prosecutor Probing Indianapolis Cops' Beating Of Black Woman
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said he has opened a criminal investigation into Indianapolis police officers who were caught on video using batons to subdue a black woman at a protest.
June 11, 2020
Indiana's Teachers Are Mostly White. Black Educators Say They Need To Talk About Racism
Recent protests against racism and police brutality are prompting more people to talk about racial justice and equity, and advocates say those efforts have to include teachers in Indiana.
June 11, 2020
Indiana Black Caucus Town Hall Addresses Questions On Racial Justice, COVID-19
The caucus spent much of the two-hour town hall reviewing legislation from the 2020 session and previewing its agenda for 2021 -- including its justice reform plan.
June 10, 2020
IMPD Identifies Officer Who Shot Dreasjon Reed
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has identified the officer who shot and killed Dreasjon "Sean" Reed on May 6 and the officer disciplined for comments made at the scene.
June 10, 2020
Gary To Establish A Police Reform Commission
Elected Gary officials are planning to reexamine how the city's police department operates after George Floyd's death energized a movement and pushed for nationwide calls for reform.
June 10, 2020
Protesters March In Indianapolis To Push For Remaining Demands
Just hours after Indianapolis police released the name of the officer who shot and killed Dreasjon "Sean" Reed, about 200 protesters marched downtown Wednesday calling for additional demands to be met.
June 10, 2020
Public Safety Committee Hears Recent Updates
The Indianapolis City-County Council Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee met Wednesday night. The meeting included updates on numerous issues facing the city.
June 8, 2020
Confederate Monument In Garfield Park Is Being Dismantled
Amid protests last week, Indianapolis mayor said it was time for the monument to be removed.
June 8, 2020
Council Takes Up Racism As Public Health Crisis And COVID-19 Funding
The Indianapolis City-County Council met Monday and business included a COVID-19 update, new proposals for using federal funding and a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis.
June 7, 2020
Hundreds Gather Sunday In 10th Day Of Protest
More than 100 cars paraded through North Indianapolis early this morning in a Wake Up for Black Lives rally.
June 7, 2020
Downtown Without A Home: Experiences During The Protests And Pandemic
For those living on the streets of downtown Indianapolis, it's been a tough few months with increased health risks, job opportunities lost, obstacles to services, and then protests and riots.
June 6, 2020
Thousands Protest Racial Injustice At Indiana Statehouse, On City Streets
Thousands of protesters are gathered at the Indiana Statehouse Saturday to bring attention to the case of Dreasjon "Sean" Reed, the 21-year old black man shot by Indianapolis police last month and the history of black people killed by police officers, nationally.
June 5, 2020
Protests Continue With Demonstrations At IMPD Northwest District, Downtown
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's Northwest District Wedneday to draw attention to the case of Dreasjon Sean Reed, the 21-year old black man shot by an Indianapolis police officer on May 6 on the city's northwest side.
June 5, 2020
Indiana Black Caucus Outlines Specific Justice Reform Steps
The recommendations come amid protests across the state about racial justice and police brutality.
June 5, 2020
Where Do We Go From Here? A Community Conversation
WFYI's Terri Dee and the Indianapolis Recorder's Oseye Boyd were joined by community leaders to discuss what sparked the protests and possible solutions to those deeply rooted problems. Representatives from the black community discussed racial inequalities, disparities in health care and what the community can do to help move the conversation forward.
June 5, 2020
Indy Mayor To Reinstate Curfew Friday And Saturday
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett has issued a new curfew order for Marion County that will be in effect Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
June 5, 2020
Prosecutor Appointed To Probe IMPD Shooting Of Dreasjon Reed
The appointment of Rosemary Khoury, a deputy prosecutor for Madison County, to probe the May 6 death of 21-year-old Dreasjon "Sean" Reed came one day after Reed's mother and family attorneys called for the federal government to intervene and investigate his death.
June 5, 2020
Indy Mayor, Police Chief Respond To Some Protesters' Demands
The Indianapolis Mayor and police chief said Friday they agreed to some protesters' demands for police reform and accountability after seven days of street demonstrations.
June 5, 2020
Armed Bystanders Watch Floyd Protesters March in Indiana
Protesters in a rural Indiana city who took to the streets to condemn racism and police killings of black people encountered bystanders who were holding rifles during the demonstration.
June 4, 2020
What's Driving This Moment In Indiana: Protest Organizers Discuss Demands For Change
Indy 10 Black Lives Matter's Jessica Louise, South Bend Black Lives Matter's Jorden Giger, and Fort Wayne organizer Daylana Saunders discuss the week of protests and the demands for change.
June 4, 2020
How Racism, Health Disparities Harm Black Americans
Demonstrations are flaring up across the country to protest the deaths of Black Americans at the hands of police. Theyre also calling attention to broader inequalities. One of those areas -- health disparities -- kills Black Americans in massive numbers.
June 4, 2020
Update: Special Prosecutor Appointed And Why It's Critical To Investigation Of Police Shooting
A special prosecutor has been named in the investigation of the police shooting of Dreasjon Reed last month.
June 4, 2020
Hogsett: City Will Remove Confederate Monument From Garfield Park
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Thursday that the city will dismantle and remove monument to Confederate soldiers in Garfield Park.
June 4, 2020
Peaceful Protesters March On Statehouse, Down Mass Ave Thursday
More than 100 people gathered at Monument Circle Thursday evening, nearly a week after protests first started in downtown Indianapolis in response to police violence, including the police shooting of Dreasjon Reed.
June 3, 2020
Hundreds Gather At White Coats For Black Lives March
The protest, White Coats For Black Lives, was organized to address health disparities and racism in medicine.
June 3, 2020
Friends Mourn Business Owner, Ex-Indiana Football Player Slain During Unrest
To those who knew former Indiana University football player Chris Beaty, it was no surprise that he would participate in a protest over the death of George Floyd.
June 3, 2020
Could Large Street Protests Lead To More COVID-19 Cases?
Side Effects Public Media's Lauren Bavis spoke with Ogbonnaya Omenka, a professor of public health and health disparities at Butler University, about protesting during a pandemic.
June 3, 2020
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett Addresses Curfew Restrictions
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett says he does not plan to extend the curfew to Wednesday and Thursday nights, but indicated curfew orders are being planned for Friday and Saturday nights.
June 3, 2020
Peaceful Protests Continue In Indianapolis Wednesday Night
Health care providers say they marching against systemic racism in health care, and health disparities -- calling it a public health crisis.
June 3, 2020
Peaceful Protests Continue In Indianapolis
For the sixth night hundreds of protestors took to the streets of downtown Indianapolis.
June 3, 2020
Fifth Night Of Protests In Indianapolis Ends Without Confrontation
Black Lives Matter protests continued in Indianapolis for the fifth night Tuesday and ended peacefully without police confrontation, despite many protesters marching well past a 9 p.m. curfew.
June 3, 2020
Mother Asks Feds To Investigate IMPD Killing Of Dreasjon Reed
Attorneys representing the family of Dreasjon "Sean" Reed, a black man killed by Indianapolis police last month, spoke out Wednesday and said they are asking the federal government to investigate his death.
June 2, 2020
Hogsett Extends Marion County Curfew Order Into Its Third Night
The latest curfew order is effective beginning at 9 p.m. Tuesday, through 6 a.m. Wednesday. The city says Indianapolis police will continue to engage residents with an education first approach.
June 2, 2020
Hundreds Of Protesters Stage Die-In At City-County Building, March To Statehouse
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Indianapolis Tuesday evening to protest police brutality and racial injustice.
June 1, 2020
Holcomb Says He's Working On 'To-Do List' To Address Racial Injustice
Gov. Eric Holcomb says he'll continue to work on his to-do list for addressing systemic racism and injustice in Indiana.
June 1, 2020
Marion County Curfew Order Extended
The one-night extension is effective beginning at 8 p.m. Monday through 4 a.m. Tuesday. The order contains an earlier end time to accommodate Election Day voting, which begins at 6 a.m.
June 1, 2020
Holcomb Relies On Local Leaders To Request State Police, National Guard Support
Gov. Eric Holcomb says the Indiana State Police and National Guard are ready to deploy to any community around the state that requests assistance.
June 1, 2020
#BlackBirdersWeek: Black People Belong In The Great Outdoors Too
Black scientists and outdoor enthusiasts are sharing photos of themselves in the great outdoors in honor of #BlackBirdersWeek. Its in response to an incident in New York Citys Central Park, where a white woman walking her dog called the police on an African American bird watcher.
June 1, 2020
Peaceful Protests Followed By Police Clashes Take Place Across Indiana Over Weekend
Over the weekend, hundreds of demonstrators across Indiana joined national protests against police violence. Most of the protesters were largely peaceful. Police clashed with crowds in response to thrown objects and vandalism by firing tear gas, pepper spray pellets and flares.
June 1, 2020
Protesters, Police Embrace, End Standoff At Governor's Mansion
June 1, 2020
Protests Continue And Use Of Force Addressed
Groups of protestors demonstrated peacefully in Indianapolis thoughout the day Monday but streets are ordered clear by 8 pm. Officials and police say the move aims to prevent more violence.
May 31, 2020
Sunday Night Starts With Tear Gas, But City Streets Go Quiet Under Curfew
Police fired tear gas at protesters gathered in downtown Indianapolis Sunday, well ahead of a county-wide curfew was set to begin at 8 p.m. But as the curfew took hold, calm settled on the city.
May 31, 2020
Indy Faith Leaders: 'Opportunity Is At Hand' For Police Accountability
Hundreds of people gathered at the Statehouse Sunday to hear the citys faith leaders call for peaceful protests and accountability from elected officials and the police.
May 31, 2020
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett Issues County-Wide Curfew To Start Sunday Night
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett instituted county-wide curfew to start Sunday at 8 p.m.
May 30, 2020
Two People Dead Following Second Consecutive Night Of Violence In Downtown Indianapolis
Police say two people are dead following shootings that occurred late Saturday night amid violent protests in downtown Indianapolis.
May 30, 2020
Indianapolis Officials Respond To Friday Night's Protests
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Randal Taylor addressed protests that turned chaotic and violent Friday night.
May 30, 2020
Police And Protesters Square Off In Fort Wayne
What began as a peaceful protest early Friday evening on Fort Waynes Courthouse Green turned into tear gas and riot gear by 8 p.m.
May 29, 2020
Protest Turns To Chaos After Indianapolis Police Use Tear Gas To Break Up Crowds
A gathering of a few hundred people in downtown Indianapolis Friday that stretched from the afternoon until night ended in police officers releasing tear gas and shooting rubber bullets at the crowds.
May 28, 2020
Drive-By Shooter Targets Indianapolis Mosque
The shots were fired into the Masjid-E-Noor mosque Sunday night, narrowly missing worshippers inside who had concluded a sunset prayer.
